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question 73

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Use this information to answer the following question.

Oconee Corporation is preparing a statement of cash flows. The following transactions occurred during the year:

1. Sold machinery for $18,000 cash.
2. Purchased a building for $160,000 cash.
3. Issued $140,000 worth of stock to acquire an airplane.
4. Converted long-term bonds by issuing $200,000 worth of stock.
5. Declared and paid a $20,000 cash dividend.

Transaction 4 would be found on the statement of cash flows in the

• A) cash flows from investing activities section.
• B) cash flows from operating activities section.
• C) cash flows from financing activities section.
• D) noncash investing and financing transactions section.

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Definitions:

Payout Ratios

The percentage of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders in the form of dividends, relative to its total earnings.

Stock Repurchases

A corporate action in which a company buys back its own shares from the marketplace, reducing the amount of outstanding stock.

Signalling Theory

A concept in economics and finance suggesting that one party credibly conveys some information about itself to another party.

Investment Opportunities

Options available to individuals or entities to invest capital with the expectation of a future financial return.